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Bernard Drew Obituary

Honorable Bernard E Drew, 77, of Libertyville, passed away November 1, 2019 with his family by his side. Bernie was born and raised in Waukegan, received his undergraduate degree from Miami of Ohio class of '64 and his Juris Doctorate from Marquette University. He started his law career in private practice and shortly thereafter was appointed to the court in 1975 as an associate judge, one of the youngest to hold this position in Lake County. Bernie was elected circuit judge in 1984 and retained in 1990 and 1996. He was the chief judge of the 19th Judiciary Circuit Court in 1989 and 1990. He loved being involved in his children's lives especially fond of coaching Libertyville Boys Club Football. His greatest achievement in life was being married to the love of his life Lauren for 50 years and his kids Chris and Meg didn't turn out too bad either.

Bernard is survived by his loving wife Lauren, his adoring children Chris and Meg and his cherished niece and nephews Jodie Bryan, Alan Nogle, Justin Houcek and Andrew Houcek and large extended family in Waukegan.

Funeral Mass 10:30am Thursday Nov. 7th at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 121 E Maple Ave, Libertyville. Visitation from 4:00 -8:00pm Wednesday Nov 6th at McMurrough Funeral Chapel, 101 Park Place (Rt 176, 1 Blk East of Rt 21) Libertyville. Memorials made to Libertyville Boys Club, P.O. Box 6382, Libertyville, IL, 60048 or Prairie State Legal Services, Administrative Office, 303 North Main Street, Suite 600, Rockford, IL 61101 would be greatly appreciated. Funeral information (847) 362-2626. Please sign the guestbook at libertyvillefuneralhome.com

Published by News Sun on Nov. 4, 2019.
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Lauren ~ My thoughts are with you. Please accept my sympathy. BJ Bauer

Betty "BJ" Bauer

November 11, 2019

I am so sorry for your loss, Lauren. I cannot begin to imagine the pain.

Mike and Ann Payne

November 8, 2019

Booie and the neighborhood gang played many a street softball game and kicked many cans on Rogers Court/Oak Crest. It was a classic childhood. I have forever looked up to him and I wish I could bid him a fond farewell.

Jessica (Judy) Schiek

November 8, 2019

Before he became a judge, I worked with Bernie at Leo Sullivan's lawfirm. I remember Bernie as a friendly man, very welcoming & warm & a great sense of humor. God bless your entire family as you mourn his loss.

Judi

November 8, 2019

Lauren
So sorry for your loss. You are in my prayers.

Anita Wallace-Bulls

November 6, 2019

Great Judge..I worked as his Deputy many times. George and Sally Martin now in Texas.

November 6, 2019

Dearest Lauren & Family,

It is with a heavy heart that I am thinking of
you & your family at this time in our lives.

He was loved and respected by many!

Georgeanne Depke

Georgeanne Depke

November 6, 2019

Scott Nogle

November 6, 2019

Lauren, I'm so sorry for your loss. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.

Kathryn Louis

November 5, 2019

Lauren, Chris and Meg- So sorry for your loss you are in my thoughts and prayers.

Kelly Grall

November 5, 2019

he was a dear friend all thru highschool we had many great times together and he will be missed norb friedman

norb friedman

November 5, 2019

a loved one

November 5, 2019

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Elasarian Family

November 4, 2019

Attended high school with Judge Drew. I was a year older but we came to know each other and spent many non-school hours together with other friends.

He was a wonderful guy--sincere, thoughtful, kind. It came as no surprise to me when I learned years later after high school graduation, that he had obtained a law degree and became a judge.

Sympathies,

Bill Crawford

November 4, 2019

May the love of friends and family lift you up through your grief. God bless Lauren, Megan, Chris and family.

Jack & Ann Chizek

November 4, 2019

Bernie was part of our neighborhood gang growing up on Jackson Street. My sincere condolences to his family.

Kathryn Debevec

November 4, 2019

"Booie"(highschool nickname) and I go back to highschool days....good guy..always friendly..helpful..ran into him many years later while he was an attorney and I a police officer...even had a few cases before the bench while he was the presiding judge..always a very knowledgeable jurist who was fair and impartial...this earth is a much lesser place without Bernard in it..R.I.P. Booie..

william c. pitts sr.

November 4, 2019

I am so sorry for your loss. Judge Drew married us in 2003. He will surely be missed.

Casey Holst

November 4, 2019

Nathan Waters

November 4, 2019

I am sorry for your loss. I was his Deputy in the early 90's. He was so nice and a pleasure to work with.

John Ellis

November 4, 2019

I am sorry for your loss. I was Bernie's Deputy in the early 90's, he was so nice and a pleasure to work for.

John Ellis

November 4, 2019

To the Drew family,
So sorry for your loss. It was a pleasure knowing such a gracious man.

Chuck and Juanita Brewster

November 3, 2019

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4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

McMurrough Funeral Chapel - Libertyville

101 Park Place, Libertyville, IL 60048

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7

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10:30 a.m.

St. Joseph Catholic Church

121 E Maple Ave, Libertyville, IL

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